Pertronix ignition kits / tune - ups

[SRosaJr]

Has anyone ever installed the Pertronix electronic ignition kit to replace the points / condenser in their engines? How did you like it and is it worth getting? Also for tune-ups can you use standard automotive tune up parts or are they strickly marine. Thanks for the help.

 

[Doug Durako]

Re: Pertronix ignition kits / tune - ups

That magnetic spark advance was the best $100 I ever spent on my 1976 Chevy straight 6. Had to change the timing, but the thing ran like a dream after that.

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Pertronix ignition kits / tune - ups

Hi Sprung A Leak.. Try the red "search" above and type in "pertronix" in the search box.. Lots of good information... <br /><br />As for tune up parts, you guessed it... It's strictly marine with the exception being spark plugs...

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: Pertronix ignition kits / tune - ups

try e-bay. picked mine up for $63.00 (shiped)through a dutch auction (dist over stock)

 

[ebbtide176]

Re: Pertronix ignition kits / tune - ups

off topic FYI<br /><br />for lawnmowers: Briggs/Stratton #5025

 

[Redsfilthy]

Re: Pertronix ignition kits / tune - ups

I have a 4.3 OMC. Best money I ever spent on my boat! One summer I chased a bunch of hesitation problems and this fixed it.Yes you do have to reset the timing. I have a shift interrupter on my engine, and it even comes with instructions on how to wire the Ignitor to it.